Environmental protection and climate change have had a rough time federally, but in Illinois, we’ve notched some significant victories and made progress on other priorities. Here’s what’s happened so far, and what we’re continuing to advocate for in the coming months.

Alderman Matt Martin spoke to League of Women Voters of Chicago members at our 2026 Annual Meeting on June 6.

Since 1981, this award has been presented to a member who has demonstrated extraordinary long-term dedication and effectiveness in League work.

Our president reflects on the state of our League, as well as on the state of our democracy.

This month, Chicago in Focus welcomed LWV Chicago VP John Engle, who offered an overview of what AI is, how it works, where the technology is heading, and why it matters for democracy.

We recently held a special ‘Follow the Money’ training focused on tracking the campaign cash—and political influence—in Illinois state and local elections. This timely event comes after big spending in Illinois’ recent primary elections.

At our Annual Meeting on June 6, we will discuss which issues we will prioritize for advocacy and education in the coming year.

At our Annual Meeting on June 6, the Budget Committee will present an overview of LWV Chicago’s financial activities and answer questions regarding the budget.

The Board members serving new terms will be elected at the Annual Meeting. Learn about who is in the running!

See the Bylaws Committee’s recommended changes to LWV Chicago’s Bylaws, to be voted on at our Annual Meeting on June 6.

A historic 1914 Saxon automobile known as the “Golden Flyer II” has arrived in Chicago as part of the national 2026 Driving the Vote for Equality Tour, a 10,700 miles cross-country journey across 25 states to secure voting rights for all and push for recognition of the Equal Rights Amendment.

Ask your Illinois state senator to ensure that every Illinois high school offers nonpartisan voter registration to eligible students before they graduate.

The League of Women Voters of Chicago mourns the loss of Barbara Flynn Currie, a trailblazing public servant, a devoted Leaguer, and one of the finest models of democratic leadership Illinois has known.

The Chicago Tribune published a Letter to the Editor by LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby arguing in favor of the Hazel M. Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance.

We were honored to have former United States Senator and Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun and women’s historian Lorissa Rinehart join us for a timely discussion about the enduring power of women’s leadership in American democracy.

Deborah Witzburg, who has served as the Chicago Inspector General for the last four years, will be leaving her office upon the expiration of her term on April 26. What happens next?

On Election Day, March 17, 2026, LWV Chicago mobilized a citywide network of trained volunteers to protect voter access and strengthen confidence in the democratic process.

Submit a witness slip to ensure that every Illinois high school offers nonpartisan voter registration to eligible students before they graduate.

llinois’ food management system has been woefully antiquated and wasteful. Approximately one-third of our food is sent to landfills, where it rots and generates 58% of the methane emitted by landfills.